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Maximising Your Pension Fund Under the New Rules

16.04.2012 • NEW •

Maximising Your Pension Fund Under the New Rules

This Special Report explains how the recent pension changes might affect your retirement fund. It also offers a host of planning ideas so you can get the most out of your future pension savings.

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Budget 2012 - What it Means for You and Your Comapny

13.04.2012 • NEW •

Budget 2012 - What it Means for You and Your Comapny

The Chancellor had warned that this Budget would not include any tax giveaways and he stuck to his word. But this doesn’t mean to say there weren’t significant changes to both the business and personal tax regimes. This Special Report contains all the information you need to guide you through the changes. 

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Capital Allowances Update - Maximising Relief Claims

01.03.2012 • NEW •

Capital Allowances Update - Maximising Relief Claims

Under the capital allowances system it can take more than 20 years to receive full tax relief on the cost of equipment and machinery, so timing has a critical effect on cash flow. However, from April 2012 the capital allowances system is changing. This Special Report sets out these changes to help you maximise your claim for a tax deduction.

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The New Capital Gains Tax Regime

08.12.2011

The New Capital Gains Tax Regime

In last year’s Budget the Chancellor decided to split the tax year in two and apply different Capital Gains Tax rates and rules before and after the date of change. This Special Report not only tells you about the latest changes but is packed full of tips and advice on how they can be used to your advantage.

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Effective Ways to Challenge the Taxman

21.07.2011

Effective Ways to Challenge the Taxman

Where do you stand if you disagree with one of the Taxman's decisions or he disagrees with you? The consequences can be far-reaching and costly. In fact, most of the decisions, assessments etc. can be challenged, and this Special Report shows exactly how to do this in a legally secure way.

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Tax Investigations - How to Avoid Them and How to Deal with Them

06.06.2011

Tax Investigations - How to Avoid Them and How to Deal with Them

The thought of a tax investigation is frightening even if you have nothing to hide. This Special Report can reduce both your chances of being picked for an investigation and the worry of dealing with the Taxman if he does come calling. It's divided into seven easy to follow sections and includes a series of handy time-saving tax documents. 

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Budget 2011 - What it Means for You and Your Company

19.04.2011

Budget 2011 - What it Means for You and Your Company

In his first full budget as chancellor George Osborne announced some major changes to the tax rules across the board; some are good news and some are not. This Special Report details all the changes you need to know about, including cuts in the Corporation Tax rates and a boost to tax allowances on equipment, tougher anti-avoidance rules for directors, and greater tax incentives for investing in business.

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Tax-Free Benefits 2010/11

28.10.2010

Tax-Free Benefits 2010/11

Currently, there’s a wide choice of government-approved schemes and incentives, ranging from subsidised meals to mobile phones that you can take advantage of tax-free. But the rules you need to follow can be tricky, and if you don’t stick to them the Taxman can cancel the savings you’d hoped to make! This Special Report shows you how to take full advantage of all the tax-free and tax-efficient benefits available to you and your staff. 

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Emergency Budget 2010 - What it Really Means for Your Business

08.07.2010

Emergency Budget 2010 - What it Really Means for Your Business

In his first budget Mr Osborne has made some of the toughest changes to the tax rules for a generation. Your business will be hit by drastic cuts in the tax deductions it can claim on the cost of equipment, and there’s the hike in VAT to contend with. But there’s some good news: the main rate of Corporation Tax will fall to a record low and employers are to get some help with National Insurance costs. Our Special Report covers all these changes and what they really mean for your business.

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Profiting from Losses

10.06.2010

Profiting from Losses

Making a loss is not all bad news. Loss-making companies, partnerships and proprietorships can all benefit from special tax-breaks. At least they can if they know how to! This Special Report is crammed full of practical advice to help you turn a loss into a tax benefit. It covers everything from pre-trading losses to capital losses and it even shows how to carry losses forward.

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Budget Report 2010

27.04.2010

Budget Report 2010

This year’s Budget was made more interesting than usual because of the looming General Election. Parliament was only given a matter of days to pass it as law; usually it takes months. That meant that not everything the Chancellor announced was included in the final Act of Parliament. Our brand new Special Report cuts through the complexities and tells what you need to know about the tax hits and breaks in this Budget that actually made it through.

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How to Avoid the 50% and 60% Tax Rates

30.03.2010

How to Avoid the 50% and 60% Tax Rates

This Special Report takes a close look at the complex rules regarding the new 50% and 60% tax rates in force from April 6 2010, and explains them without all the tax jargon. What’s more we’ve put together a comprehensive range of tax-saving ideas for you, whether you’re a company director, in a partnership, trading on your own or just have income that could be subject to the new rates.

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VAT Update 2009/10 - Staying Off the Taxman's Radar

21.01.2010

VAT Update 2009/10 - Staying Off the Taxman's Radar

2009 was a year of change for VAT. Just about every business has been affected by important amendments in rules ranging from partial exemption to penalties. But the Taxman didn’t stop there, 2010 has brought a further raft of key amendments to VAT rules, particularly for those businesses that supply services. Our Special Report brings together the changes for both years into one easy-to-read document that will keep you one step ahead of the Taxman.

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Surviving a PAYE Inspection under the New Penalty Regime

03.11.2009

Surviving a PAYE Inspection under the New Penalty Regime

When faced with a PAYE inspection getting your tactics right can save you time, money and worry. This Special Report is packed with tips and practical advice about what to expect under the new penalty regime. It takes you through the whole process starting with when and why an inspection is likely to occur, through to what action you should take when it’s all over.

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How to Save with E-Commerce

23.06.2009

How to Save with E-Commerce

The Internet opens up new markets for you to exploit, and it can be a good way to add value for your existing customers. But how can you make the most of the tax breaks and allowances you can claim for running your website? Our invaluable guide to E-commerce will tell you what the tax and VAT benefits are of having an Internet presence, plus the traps you need to watch out for.

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Capital Gains Tax - What's New in 2009

05.03.2009

Capital Gains Tax - What's New in 2009

The 2008/9 tax year saw some of the most significant amendments to the Capital Gains Tax rules since they were introduced over 40 years ago. But as with many such tax changes the full consequences and planning opportunities aren't immediately apparent. This Special Report explains what action you should be taking.

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Capital Allowances 2008/9 - Making the Most of the New Regime

02.10.2008

Capital Allowances 2008/9 - Making the Most of the New Regime

This Special Report covers the brand new capital allowances regime brought in by the Finance Act 2008. It's full of handy hints on how to take full advantage of first year allowances, tax credits, the new annual investment allowance plus advice on how to invest in sustainable technology in the most tax-efficient way.

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Company Cars - 2008/9

01.05.2008

Company Cars - 2008/9

You need to know how much a company car will cost to run, whether it's on finance, purchased outright or owned by the employee. Plus there are all the related issues to do with insurance and VAT. This Special Report is a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know about company cars

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Surviving a Tax Investigation

01.02.2008

Surviving a Tax Investigation

If you're selected for investigation, this Special Report will help you deal with it in the most beneficial way. It shows what the Taxman can and can't do, what your rights are and gives handy tips on bringing the investigation to a swift conclusion.

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